Liberal Opposition

The Liberal Opposition is a faction of Saudi Arabian politics that advocates a democratic and moderate society, opposing the conservative Sudairi Seven's Islamist policies. The Liberal Opposition opposed the traditionalist reforms of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and the Sudairi clan, but its voice was muted due to Saudi Arabia's absolute monarchy governmental system and the harsh punishments (such as whipping) inflicted upon liberal journalists in the country. However, King Salman of Saudi Arabia adopted some liberal reforms during his reign; in 2017, he legalized women's right to drive, as well as lifting the ban on movie theaters.